Top High Schools in Perth, Western Australia
Choosing the right high school in Perth is one of the most important decisions for families. A school’s academic performance, teaching quality, extracurricular opportunities, and community values can shape your child’s future.
This 2025 guide highlights Perth’s top high schools, based on official WA education data, ATAR outcomes, and school achievements.
| Order | School | Postcode | Total Enrolments | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth Modern School | 6008 | 1460 | Government |
| 2 | Christ Church Grammar School | 6010 | 1720 | Non-government |
| 3 | Methodist Ladies’ College | 6010 | 990 | Non-government |
| 4 | International School of Western Australia | 6015 | 340 | Non-government |
| 5 | St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls (Inc) | 6012 | 1090 | Non-government |
| 6 | Rossmoyne Senior High School | 6148 | 2500 | Government |
| 7 | Willetton Senior High School | 6155 | 2610 | Government |
| 8 | Shenton College | 6008 | 2700 | Government |
| 9 | St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School (Inc) | 6018 | 1470 | Non-government |
| 10 | All Saints’ College | 6149 | 1300 | Non-government |
| 11 | Hale School | 6019 | 1620 | Non-government |
| 12 | Presbyterian Ladies’ College | 6011 | 940 | Non-government |
| 13 | John XXIII College | 6010 | 1490 | Non-government |
| 14 | Rehoboth Christian College | 6107 | 860 | Non-government |
| 15 | Carmel School | 6059 | 380 | Non-government |
| 16 | Wesley College | 6151 | 1210 | Non-government |
| 17 | Penrhos College | 6152 | 910 | Non-government |
| 18 | Scotch College | 6010 | 1390 | Non-government |
| 19 | Applecross Senior High School | 6153 | 1780 | Government |
| 20 | John Curtin College Of The Arts | 6160 | 1780 | Government |
| 21 | Ursula Frayne Catholic College | 6100 | 1390 | Non-government |
| 22 | Perth College | 6050 | 950 | Non-government |
| 23 | Churchlands Senior High School | 6018 | 2570 | Government |
| 24 | Kingsway Christian College | 6065 | 1300 | Non-government |
| 25 | Mount Lawley Senior High School | 6050 | 1940 | Government |
| 26 | Carey Baptist College | 6112 | 1440 | Non-government |
| 27 | Providence Christian College | 6110 | 840 | Non-government |
| 28 | Mercedes College | 6000 | 860 | Non-government |
| 29 | Sacred Heart College | 6020 | 1460 | Non-government |
| 30 | Iona Presentation College | 6012 | 1230 | Non-government |
| 31 | Trinity College | 6004 | 1270 | Non-government |
| 32 | Santa Maria College | 6156 | 1310 | Non-government |
| 33 | St George’s Anglican Grammar School | 6000 | 480 | Non-government |
| 34 | Newman College | 6018 | 1740 | Non-government |
| 35 | St Mark’s Anglican Community School | 6025 | 1770 | Non-government |
| 36 | Kennedy Baptist College | 6150 | 1200 | Non-government |
| 37 | St Stephen’s School | 6023 | 1950 | Non-government |
| 38 | Aquinas College | 6152 | 1320 | Non-government |
| 39 | Corpus Christi College | 6150 | 1690 | Non-government |
| 40 | Lake Joondalup Baptist College | 6027 | 1380 | Non-government |
| 41 | Carine Senior High School | 6020 | 2280 | Government |
| 42 | Perth Waldorf School | 6163 | 510 | Non-government |
| 43 | Chisholm Catholic College | 6052 | 1740 | Non-government |
| 44 | Duncraig Senior High School | 6023 | 1790 | Government |
| 45 | Carey Baptist College | 6112 | 510 | Non-government |
| 46 | Christian Brothers’ College | 6160 | 900 | Non-government |
| 47 | Leeming Senior High School | 6149 | 1120 | Government |
| 48 | Como Secondary College | 6152 | 810 | Government |
| 49 | Peter Moyes Anglican Community School | 6030 | 1260 | Non-government |
| 50 | Schools Of Isolated & Distance Education | 6007 | 460 | Government |
| 51 | St Andrew’s Grammar | 6059 | 640 | Non-government |
| 52 | Prendiville Catholic College | 6027 | 1070 | Non-government |
| 53 | Al-Ameen College | 6147 | 1080 | Non-government |
| 54 | John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School | 6061 | 1610 | Non-government |
| 55 | Melville Senior High School | 6156 | 1350 | Government |
| 56 | Woodvale Secondary College | 6026 | 1360 | Government |
| 57 | John Wollaston Anglican Community School | 6111 | 1030 | Non-government |
| 58 | Quinns Baptist College | 6030 | 1140 | Non-government |
| 59 | Swan Christian College | 6056 | 1500 | Non-government |
| 60 | Harrisdale Senior High School | 6112 | 1990 | Government |
| 61 | St Norbert College | 6107 | 900 | Non-government |
| 62 | Divine Mercy College | 6164 | 350 | Non-government |
| 63 | Kolbe Catholic College | 6168 | 1200 | Non-government |
| 64 | Greenwood College | 6024 | 950 | Government |
| 65 | Ashdale Secondary College | 6065 | 1810 | Government |
| 66 | John Forrest Secondary College | 6062 | 1070 | Government |
| 67 | Kent Street Senior High School | 6101 | 1070 | Government |
| 68 | Balcatta Senior High School | 6021 | 830 | Government |
| 69 | Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) | 6105 | 1960 | Non-government |
| 70 | OneSchool Global | 6155 | 240 | Non-government |
| 71 | Australian Islamic College | 6059 | 840 | Non-government |
| 72 | Emmanuel Christian Community School | 6064 | 660 | Non-government |
*References: https://www.myschool.edu.au/
🎓 Highlights & Achievements
Perth Modern School – WA’s Academic Powerhouse
- Ranked #1 in WA from 2016–2025
- Multiple Beazley Medal winners, including Ethan Yap (2024)
- 7 students achieved perfect ATARs (99.95) in 2024
Government vs Independent Schools
- Perth Modern (government selective) outperforms most private schools.
- Independent schools dominate the Top 20, especially girls’ schools like St Hilda’s and PLC.
Breakdown by Category
Best Government High Schools in Perth
- Perth Modern School
- Rossmoyne Senior High School
- Shenton College
- Willetton Senior High School
- Churchlands Senior High School
Best Private (Independent) Schools
- Christ Church Grammar
- St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
- Hale School
- Methodist Ladies’ College
- Presbyterian Ladies’ College
Best Girls’ Schools
- St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
- Methodist Ladies’ College
- Presbyterian Ladies’ College
- St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
- Penrhos College
Best Boys’ Schools
- Christ Church Grammar School
- Hale School
- Scotch College
- Trinity College
Best Co-educational Schools
- All Saints’ College
- Kennedy Baptist College
- John XXIII College
- Corpus Christi College
- Carmel School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the #1 High School in Perth in 2025?
Perth Modern School is ranked #1, based on ATAR results, awards, and reputation.
Are Government Schools as Good as Private Schools in Perth?
Yes. Selective government schools like Perth Modern often outperform private schools.
What is the Best All-Girls School in Perth?
St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls ranks highest for girls’ education.
How Often are School Rankings Updated?
Annually, using MySchool data, WA Department of Education reports, and ATAR outcomes.
What is the Oldest High School in Perth?
The oldest high school in Perth is Old Perth Boys School.
What is the Most Expensive High School in Perth?
Presbyterian Ladies’ College and Christ Church Grammar School are the top 2 most expensive high school in Perth.
What is the Richest High School in Perth?
Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is the richest high school in Perth.
What is the Largest Public High School in Perth?
The largest public high school in Perth is Perth Modern School according to School Finder.